Technically, you can’t make homemade champagne on your homestead unless you make it in the Champagne region in France. That’s because “champagne” is a legally protected term reserved for sparkling ...
How to Salt and Smoke Food to Preserve Them and Add More Flavor
Are you interested in learning how to preserve your foods using different methods? When I first began preserving my own foods, I was fully consumed with canning. Though canning, freezing and ...
How to Make Delicious Homemade Wine from Leftover Frozen Fruit
Do you end up with a lot of frozen fruits in your freezer at the end of each season? It’s great to have them on hand, but they also take up a good amount of room which could be used for other ...
10 Clever Uses for Discarded Sourdough Starter
Look at any package of store-bought bread and you’re likely to turn up your nose in disgust after reading the ingredients. From artificial flavors to preservatives you can’t pronounce, there are a lot ...
How To Make Pemmican That Can Last For Years
Are you aiming to stock your cold cellar for winter? Or perhaps you're looking for preserved food that'll keep well while traveling or backpacking? Whether you're a homesteader or an adventurer, add ...
Blanching Vegetables 101: How to Blanch Veggies for Preserving
Want to make your veggies last longer? How about a method to preserve the vitamins in your food while making it quicker to prepare your meals? Then it's time to learn about blanching your ...
How to Ferment Vegetables at Home
Fermented foods are getting tons of attention lately - and for good reason. They're incredibly healthy and taste delicious, and they can keep for a good long time. If you want to take your ...
23 Fun and Easy Fluff “Salad” Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
Do you have a favorite go-to recipe when you’re craving something sweet? If I’m signed up to bring a dessert to an event, or if I’m having a sweet tooth, I reach for my fluff recipes. My great ...
29 Indulgent Plum Recipes to Make At Home
You planted a few plum trees, and your harvest has come in, but what will you do with all those succulent plums? Fortunately, we live in the age of the internet. Cooks from all over the world have ...